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Wedding Photography Tips

Photo Tips for Wedding Guests

chances are
that you will be attending a wedding or two sometime soon. And,
chances are, you'll be bringing your camera to the wedding along
with a gift or two for the happy couple. Here are some tips from
the pros at the New York Institute of Photography, the world's
largest photography school, to help you take great pictures of this
memorable occasion.

"While most
couples hire a professional photographer to photograph the ceremony
and reception, there's still plenty of room for you to also capture
your perspective of this joyous occasion on film," says Chuck
DeLaney, Dean of NYI, America's largest photo school. "There are
lots of moments that happen among the guests that will never be
captured by the professional wedding photographer," explained
DeLaney. "Stay out of the pro's way. He or she has a big job to do.
And, never shoot over the pro's shoulder. That won't be appreciated
and could interfere with the job."

Instead, DeLaney suggests concentrating on recording the fun that
you and your family and friends have at the wedding. Not only will
you have a record of the wedding for your own pleasure, but imagine
the joy of the happy couple to receive prints of events that the
professional photographer did not see or wasn't asked to
cover.

For
instance, many wedding photographers no longer shoot those "table
shots" of the guests because these photos don't usually get
purchased by the bride and groom. This is the perfect opportunity
for you. But shoot these like a pro: Have some of the people at
your table stand up and move behind those still seated and take a
group shot. Avoid showing the entire table complete with half-eaten
food, instead concentrate on the faces of the guests.

Another
photo opportunity exists at your table. Many bridal receptions now
include disposable "single use" cameras at every table. You may
need to get the show rolling and coax your table mates to start
taking pictures. Remember,the bride and groom can't be at every
table to take part in the festivities so candid photos from these
cameras can show the guests having fun in a way that professional
photographers aren't likely to capture.

A
couple of hints on wedding photography etiquette. If you want to
take photos at a church, synagogue, mosque or chapel, take your
cues from the professional photographer hired by the bridal couple.
If you see that he or she is not taking photos at the ceremony,
chances are it is because the clergy told the photographer not to
do so. Respect the tradition and don't take pictures. The same
thing holds true for flash photography. Some places of worship will
allow it at the ceremony, others will not. If you see that the pro
is shooting, then take an aisle seat. It's the best place to get
nice close shots of the couple that fill the frame as they leave
the church.

One
other suggestion on wedding photography is to be respectful of the
professional photographer. Don't get in that individual's way. You
don't want to ruin the photos that the bride and groom are paying
the pro to take, and the pro can do a better job of capturing many
parts of the event than you can. As we've indicated, there are
plenty of different kinds of shots for you too.